FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER

Available sites

23 total sites

About Father Dyer

Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. The family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing. The campground is named after Father John Lewis Dyer, one of the first Methodist ministers to tour Colorado's high country mining camps. For 20 years, beginning in 1862, he travelled the circuit encompassing Alma, Fairplay and Leadville, regularly skiing over the 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass on long, wooden skis.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

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  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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23 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

Reviews (141)

What Guests Are Saying

Father Dyer campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, friendly and helpful host Marsha, and well-maintained facilities, including exceptionally clean restrooms. Campers enjoy spacious sites with ample shade and proximity to the lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. However, there are notable concerns regarding the lack of water availability and some management inconsistencies, particularly regarding vehicle fees and restroom maintenance.

Review Summary

4.5
141 reviews
5
68.8%
97
4
20.6%
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3
5.0%
7
2
2.8%
4
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2.8%
4

Jan D

Verified

August 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: FATH

5

Beautiful, clean, and well maintained campsites!! We really enjoyed our stay wish would could have stayed longer. For the tent campers, pack appropriately for chilly nights Lol! Happy camping

Karen K

Verified

August 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FATH

5

We were thrilled to discover we could actually have a fire here! And they had firewood for sale. We also appreciated that masks were expected to be worn in the bathrooms, which were very clean. The host was friendly and helpful. We loved the layout of the campground. There was one large group spread out on several sites, but they were totally quiet between 10 and 8. We will definitely be back! Turquoise Lake is beautiful! Definitely bring kayaks, canoes, SUPS or blowup boats!

roxie p

Verified

August 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: FATH

4

I loved the campground. No water, but that wasn't a problem for us. Loved the actual campsites. Thought the camp hostess was unpleasant. We had 4 campsites reserved. Checked out of ours and went to another campsite which was reserved for that night also to have lunch on our way our. It was 12:00 noon when we got there. By 12:30 the camp hostess was nagging at us to leave, saying we weren't allowed any "day use", when all we were doing was having lunch and fixing lunch for our friend who had paid for another night. This was the second time she had gotten on our case. Quite unfriendly if you ask me.

Joe B

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: FATH

5

Campground well managed by Marsha and restrooms VERY clean!

Charlotte E

Verified

July 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: FATH

2

There was no water at the campground. It’s a lot of work to bring in water for a large family. This made our camping trip very stressful.

Ann S

Verified

July 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FATH

4

Beautiful campsite, great lake, terrific camp host. Toilets cleanest I've ever seen. Sites a little close to one another.

Ann S

Verified

July 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: FATH

4

We love the lake and the host was awesome! Not crazy about the mosquitoes but they were tolerable.

bryan p

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FATH

5

Very well maintained. Quiet in the area of site 12, where we stayed.

Denise D

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: FATH

4

We always enjoy our trips to Turquoise Lake. We have camped at four of the campgrounds and the sites are well kept, bathrooms always clean and camp host friendly and helpful.

Charles P

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FATH

5

We always try to camp to Father Dyer CG at the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area for several reasons. The campsites and restrooms are always very clean and nice per effort of long time campground host Marsha. She enforces the rules in a calm but effective manner and checks whether folks really do qualify for a "senior" discount. She is informative and friendly. We have camped at Baby Doe and others but tend to find camping away from the lake (a short walk away) tends to attract less noisy campers which is preferred by us.

Location & Directions for Father Dyer

Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States

Elevation: 3,024 ft

Getting There

From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3 mi, turn right on County Road 9C and follow to Father Dyer Campground on the left.

Nearest town

Leadville, CO - 5.9 mi

About 12 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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